Stormwater fee credits · Massachusetts
BWSC Stormwater Credit Program
Run by Boston Water and Sewer Commission
- What you get
- Up to 30% off the stormwater charge
- Who qualifies
- Stormwater customers; page does not say residential vs business, so homeowners should confirm with BWSC.
- Where
- Boston Water and Sewer Commission stormwater customers in Boston.
- Status
- Open
- Type of payment
- Fee credit
What you do
Install or demonstrate a stormwater best management practice or reduce impervious area to earn a credit on the stormwater charge.
Requirements
- Credit types: BMP, Education, Impervious Area Reduction, Protected Land
- BMP: five-year application if installed under a BWSC site plan within five years, otherwise the other application
- Impervious reduction credit requires reducing impervious area
- Protected land credit requires protected land designation
The plan or design it asks for
Sample applications list required information and supporting documents; specifics not published on the main page.
Native plant lists for the area: Boston
Make the plan in Sow
Draw the layout and build the plant list
Sow places plants on a photo of your yard and keeps a list of everything you add. Check BWSC's rules for exactly what to submit.
How to apply
- 1Choose the DocuSign application for your credit type at the program page
- 2Attach supporting documents per the sample application
- 3Contact stormwater team 617-989-7899 with questions
Timing and deadlines
not published
not published
Combining it with other programs
BWSC Stormwater Grant program
Sources
- https://www.bwsc.org/stormwater-grant-and-credit-program (official page)
Last checked October 17, 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.
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